# Whisky Galore, Christchurch Central City

Whisky Galore is a bar or pub at 832 Colombo Street Central City, Christchurch Central City.

[Call 03 377 6824](<tel:033776824>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Whisky%20Galore%2C%20832%20Colombo%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whisky%20Galore%2C%20832%20Colombo%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 16 Sept 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Salisbury St near Gracefield Ave, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 103 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 43 m away. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 832 Colombo Street Central City _(Council licence register)_
- **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(Council licence register)_
- **Phone:** 03 377 6824 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** info@whiskygalore.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC003862/1, NP Level 1, verified by Auditing Solutions NZ Limited, expires 10 June 2027 _(MPI food register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 16 Sept 2028, held by H.L. Milne Limited _(Council licence register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** Off-licence liquor store, expires 5 Jan 2029, held by H.L. Milne Limited _(Council licence register)_

## In its own listing

At Whisky Galore they stock a vast selection of over 750 whiskies from Scotland and around the world - these include single malt, grain whisky, Irish whiskey's, blends, bourbons, American whiskey's and a fine selection of liqueurs. They also stock a comprehensive range of giftware and whisky accessories like glassware, flasks, jugs, books and magazines. Open Monday - Friday 9.30am-6pm & Saturday 10am-4pm

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [832 Colombo Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/832-colombo-street), 4 reports on file

## What stood on Colombo Street

[2004, Shops along Colombo Street, towards Cathedral Square](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16104)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside A Rolling Stone, 2023-12._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
2,128 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9130946), [813 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/813-colombo-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9084014), [30B Gracefield Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/30b-gracefield-avenue)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9031935), [110 Peterborough St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-peterborough-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9006946), [155 Kilmore St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/155-kilmore-street)
- [Bus Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8997573), [124 Kilmore St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/124-kilmore-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8989560), [867 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/867-colombo-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8979693), Kilmore St near Manchester St, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8969209), [867 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/867-colombo-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8940578), [96A Salisbury St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96a-salisbury-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8935529), [76 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/76-peterborough-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8932504), [781 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/781-colombo-street)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8886038), [783 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/783-colombo-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Salisbury St near Gracefield Ave, 103 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Colombo St near Salisbury St, 108 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Colombo St near Salisbury St, 129 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Private Off-Street, 43 m (25 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Colombo Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Whisky%20Galore%2C%20832%20Colombo%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52504570441063,172.63695007084954)

## Nearby

- [Whiskey Galore](https://www.chch.live/business/whiskey-galore-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 12 m
- [Himalayas Indian Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-indian-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 15 m
- [Himalayas](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 19 m
- [Cohesive Construction](https://www.chch.live/business/cohesive-construction-christchurch-central-city), Company, 21 m
- [World Travellers Christchurch City](https://www.chch.live/business/world-travellers-christchurch-city-christchurch-central-city), Business, 21 m
- [Corkin and Friends](https://www.chch.live/business/corkin-and-friends-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 23 m
- [Rose Historic Chapel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1788-rose-historic-chapel-reserve), Botanic, 200 m
- [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 285 m
- [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 352 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 445 m

## The nearest other bars & pubs

- [Schnitz Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 346 m
- [Monza Sports Bar - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/monza-sports-bar-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 348 m
- [Schnitz & Co](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-co-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 350 m
- [The Bog](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bog-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 393 m
- [Club Arcadia](https://www.chch.live/business/club-arcadia-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 401 m
- [Cruz Nightclub](https://www.chch.live/business/cruz-nightclub-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 415 m
- [The Victoria](https://www.chch.live/business/the-victoria-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 426 m
- [Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 430 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Carnmore Hotel Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/carnmore-hotel-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 50 m
- [The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-hoi-polloi-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 52 m
- [Arden Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/arden-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 53 m
- [Williams Corporation](https://www.chch.live/business/williams-corporation-christchurch-central-city), Company, 68 m
- [The Herbal Dispensary Store](https://www.chch.live/business/the-herbal-dispensary-store-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 71 m
- [One shop Convenience](https://www.chch.live/business/one-shop-convenience-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 77 m
- [Rangoon Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/rangoon-ruby-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 79 m
- [The Guardian](https://www.chch.live/business/the-guardian-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 86 m
- [The Guardian Bar & Grill](https://www.chch.live/business/the-guardian-bar-grill-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 88 m
- [Powerhouse Coworking](https://www.chch.live/business/powerhouse-coworking-christchurch-central-city), Coworking spaces, 90 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52504570441063&lon=172.63695007084954)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52504570441063,172.63695007084954,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Whisky%20Galore)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Whisky Galore?**

A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Whisky Galore?**

832 Colombo Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Colombo Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52504570441063,172.63695007084954,17)

**Is Whisky Galore still trading?**

Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 16 Sept 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**How do you contact Whisky Galore?**

phone [03 377 6824](tel:033776824) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@whiskygalore.co.nz](mailto:info@whiskygalore.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other bars & pubs are near Whisky Galore?**

[Schnitz Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city) (346 m), [Monza Sports Bar - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/monza-sports-bar-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city) (348 m), [Schnitz & Co](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-co-christchurch-central-city) (350 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near Whisky Galore?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/832-colombo-street) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Whiskey Galore](https://www.chch.live/business/whiskey-galore-christchurch-central-city) (12 m); the Salisbury St near Gracefield Ave bus stop is 103 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Rose Historic Chapel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1788-rose-historic-chapel-reserve) (200 m).

**What stood where Whisky Galore is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52504570441063&lon=172.63695007084954)

## Sources

- Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0)
- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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